Donvonte McCoy is one of today's finest jazz trumpeter's and composers. Donvonte has performed with many artists such as Curtis Fuller, Lionel Hampton, Jason Moran, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, George V Johnson Jr, Steve Williams and Eric Wyatt to name a few. Donvonte leads his own ensemble, The Donvonte McCoy Quintet. His first recording as a leader, "3rd Floor" has been received with many great reviews. The Donvonte McCoy Quintet has been named "Best Small Jazz Ensemble" by Washington D.C. City Paper two years in a row. The Washington D.C. City Paper named him best trumpeter as well!

Get ready for an explosive evening of music, fun and excitement. Washington DC native George Victor Johnson Jr. performs One Night Only Live @ Cliff Bell's Friday, May 12th featuring a few of Detroit's finest Ian Finkelstein - piano, Marion Hayden - bass, Alex White - drums. Johnson was mentored and deemed "Next in Line" by the Grand Master of Vocalese Eddie Jefferson before his untimely death in 1979. He has performed with the likes of John Malachi, James Moody, Lou Donaldson, Benny Golson, Dizzy Gillespie, Jimny Heath, Roy Brooks, Marcus Belgrave, Barry Harris, David Fathead Newman, Wallace Roney and more.

George made his recording debut feature vocalist in 1981 with Pharoah Sanders on the LP Rejoice singing original lyrics to John Coltrane's classic
"MOMENTS NOTICE". https://youtu.be/RHQEujakWbw

Come wittness one of the most exciting entertainers on the scene.
Imagine listening to a seasoned jazz musician rip into a bebop solo so sizzling and smooth it makes your senses tingle. Now picture that musician and his beloved instrument: The Voice of George V Johnson Jr! That's the Art of Jazz Vocalese~~Ben Lozovsky (American University) Eagle On-line

Come out and join us for Watson-Johnson Dance Theatre's modern cultural twist to this wonderful Christmas Classic "TheNutcracker". Choreography by Carolyn Watson-Johnson and performed to the magnificent score of Duke Ellington and Peter Tchaikovsky @ Patriots Theater, Trenton War Memorial. Bring your family & friends to the most exciting show of the holidays. Charter a bus for your church or school group. Please spread the word. Let's make the show a success! RSVP Tickets Today! 609-227-6348. www.nutcrackerwjdt.eventbrite.com

Donvonte McCoy is one of today's finest jazz trumpeter's and composers. Donvonte has performed with many artists such as Curtis Fuller, Lionel Hampton, Jason Moran, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, George V Johnson Jr, Steve Williams and Eric Wyatt to name a few. Donvonte leads his own ensemble, The Donvonte McCoy Quintet. His first recording as a leader, "3rd Floor" has been received with many great reviews. The Donvonte McCoy Quintet has been named "Best Small Jazz Ensemble" by Washington D.C. City Paper two years in a row. This year, the Washington D.C. City Paper named him best trumpeter as well!

Donvonte McCoy, an innovative trumpeter and bandleader merging jazz, go-go and funk, who has headlined every weekend at Eighteenth Street Lounge since 2006.

Don't miss The Donvonte McCoy Quintet in action with Vocalese Master George V. Johnson! There were over 16,600 people in attendance for George's Jazz in the Garden Concert - DC Jazz Festival this summer! We will have you on your feet and there is a DJ spinning between sets! Three floors and 5 rooms of music. You must be 21 ID required.

Donvonte McCoy, an innovative trumpeter and bandleader merging jazz, go-go and funk, who has headlined every weekend at Eighteenth Street Lounge since 2006.

Don't miss The Donvonte McCoy Quintet in action with Vocalese Master George V. Johnson! There were over 16,000 people in attendance for George's Jazz in the Garden Concert - DC Jazz Festival this summer! We will have you on your feet and there is a DJ spinning between sets! Three floors and 5 rooms of music. You must be 21 ID required.

Donvonte McCoy, an innovative trumpeter and bandleader merging jazz, go-go and funk, who has headlined every weekend at Eighteenth Street Lounge since 2006.

Don't miss The Donvonte McCoy Quintet in action with Vocalese Master George V. Johnson! There were over 16,000 people in attendance for George's Jazz in the Garden Concert - DC Jazz Festival this summer! We will have you on your feet and there is a DJ spinning between sets! Three floors and 5 rooms of music. You must be 21 ID required.